Physical Therapist Assistant (SIGN ON BONUS) - Jackson, NJ

FOX Rehabilitation • Jackson, NJ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants in Jackson, New Jersey, to provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role is partially staffed at Bella Terra Jackson. Working with a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and helps them improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities, with one-on-one patient interaction and coordination with an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX provides mentorship and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career.

FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways. Full-time and part-time roles are described as including benefits, with part-time benefits eligibility based on a minimum-hours requirement. Compensation is based on experience and employment type. The stated New Jersey base pay range is $24.04–$45.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn more through referral incentives and compensated content contributions. Eligible-role benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, continuing-education access, career advancement pathways, and access to advanced technology and tools.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of practice or be eligible to obtain one.
• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, patient transfers and bed mobility, CPR, varied movement and extensive walking, driving between care locations, and wearing PPE when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
• Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking progress.
• Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system and follow clinical documentation standards.
• Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
• Collaborate with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing education access.
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
• Access to advanced technology and tools.
• Employee referral bonuses for referring a friend.
• Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
• Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.
• Sign-on bonus is indicated in the job title.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree